2016 Nissan Murano
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Nissan Murano is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 to $2,700 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 24-29 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 29 / 24 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,250-$2,700 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 310-378 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-7 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Murano costs about $2,250 to $2,700 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,512. Over five years that is about $12,562 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Murano configuration saves about $250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize station wagons in this dataset is about 25 MPG. The Murano sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| Murano Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged | All-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 27 MPG | $2,400 |
| Murano FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
| Murano AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Murano records tailpipe CO₂ of 310-378 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-7 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as midsize station wagons.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.